Softball Recap: Five Straight Home Wins for Jonesboro

Cardinals

Margin (Wins)

08/26/25 @ Mundy's Mill	19
08/18/25 @ Mt. Zion	18
09/24/25 vs Mt. Zion	15
09/08/25 vs McDonough	11
09/22/25 vs Dutchtown	10

Jonesboro came out on top against Mt. Zion on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive 16-run second inning. The Cardinals put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 21-6 victory. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won nine games by seven runs or more so far this season.

Zorah Jenkins made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs but no hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted over her last five matchups. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.

In other batting news, Makayla Lamar was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in August. Brianna Mason was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI.

Jonesboro was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .538. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive contests.

Jonesboro pushed their record up to 9-9 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.2 runs over those games. As for Mt. Zion, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.

Jonesboro will square off against Mundy's Mill at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mt. Zion, they will take on Luella at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs will need to watch out since the Lions have now posted at least ten runs in their last four matches.